1Peter:2:12

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rwp @1Peter:2:12 @{Seemly } (\kal ˆn \). Predicate adjective with \anastroph ˆn \, for which see strkjv @1:15 ,18 |. The Gentiles are on the watch for slips in moral conduct by the Christians . {That } (\hina \). Final conjunction with \doxas “sin \ (they may glorify , first aorist active subjunctive of \doxaz “\, the purpose of the Christians about the Gentiles . {Wherein } (\en h “i \). "In what thing ." {As evil-doers } (\h “s kakopoi “n \). As they did and do , old word (from \kakon \ and \poie “\, strkjv @John:18:30 |), in N .T . only here and verse 14 | in correct text . Heathen talk against us (\katalalousin \) gleefully . {By your good works } (\ek t “n kal “n erg “n \). "Out of (as a result of ) your good (beautiful ) deeds ." {Which they behold } (\epopteuontes \). Present active participle of \epopteu “\, old verb (from , \epopt ˆs \, overseer , spectator , strkjv @2Peter:1:16 |), to be an overseer , to view carefully , in N .T . only here and strkjv @3:2 |. {In the day of visitation } (\en h ˆmer ƒi episkop ˆs \). From strkjv @Isaiah:10:33 |. Cf . its use in strkjv @Luke:19:44 |, which see for the word \episkop ˆ\ (from \episkope “\, to inspect (Hebrews:12:15 |). Clear echo here of strkjv @Matthew:5:16 |.

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